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Colorado middle and high schoolers could begin receiving annual mental health checks

If a student needs additional resources, they would be referred to state-run program offering free therapy sessions

Colorado regulators out of patience with oil well cleanup

K.P. Kauffman Co. says it will be in better financial condition if it sells northeastern Colorado wells to a company proposing to use them for a carbon capture project

Why the ground under Colorado solar panels is ripe for growing food

A Republican lawmaker joins Democrat-led push for solar agriculture

Weekly planner for Jan. 23-27

Information and agendas about local meetings: City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield...

Navajo Nation rescinds mask mandate on vast reservation

The Navajo Nation has rescinded a mask mandate that’s been in effect since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Friday, fulfilling a pledge that new tribal Preside...

Rep. Lauren Boebert introduces bill to defund Planned Parenthood

The act would prohibit centers that receive federal funding from performing an abortion, with exceptions

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Friday 5:56 a.m. A man refusing to leave Speedway, 901 Camino del Rio, was arrested on suspicion of trespassing. Thursday 8:20 a.m. A woman in the 300 bloc...

First round of public comment reveals divide over Colorado’s gray wolf reintroduction is still wide

Colorado wildlife commissioners heard from ranchers and wildlife advocates hoping to influence the draft plan for bringing wolves back to the Western Slope.

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Thursday 12:20 a.m. A man sleeping in his car in the 1100 block of South Camino del Rio was arrested on suspicion of violating a protection order. Wednesday ...

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Tuesday 7:17 a.m. A Pepsi delivery truck was stuck on the road near the intersection of 32nd Street and East Second Avenue. 7:30 a.m. A tractor trailer jackknifed ...

Democrats in Colorado’s legislature want a ban on so-called assault weapons

Gov. Polis may not be on board with bill defining assault weapon and the penalties for procuring or possessing one

Gov. Polis emphasizes housing need in address to Colorado lawmakers

Housing policy touches nearly all other priorities, governor says in annual State of the State speech